LINN CIENTIFIC NC Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

MSDS #: 40.10 Revision Date: May 11, 2010

Aluminum Nitrate Solution

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 SECTION 2 COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Aluminum nitrate (7784-27-2) 4%, water (7732-18-5) 96%. CAS#: None established SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Colorless, odorless liquid. Severe eye irritant. Avoid contact with mucous membranes. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Health-0 Flammability-0 Reactivity-1 Exposure-2 Storage-0
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Call a physician and seek medical attention for further treatment, observation, and support after first aid. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration immediately. Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for at least 15 minutes. External: Wash continuously with fresh water for at least 15 minutes. Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once. SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Nonflammable, noncombustible liquid. NFPA CODE None established

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Restrict unprotected personnel from the area and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #3. Store with amides, nitrates, nitrites, and azides.

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, and chemical-resistant apron.

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Material Safety Data Sheet Aluminum Nitrate Solution MSDS #: 40.10 Revision Date: May 11, 2010

SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES A colorless, odorless liquid containing aluminum nitrate and distilled water. Solubility: Cold water; decomposes in hot water.

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Avoid contact with strong reducing agents, strong acids, alkylesters, and other organic chemicals. Shelf life: Indefinite.

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute effects: Severe eye irritant. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: N.A. ORL-RAT LD50: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.

N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Data not yet available. SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Please consult with state and local regulations. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.

SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Shipping Name: Not regulated Hazard Class: N/A UN Number: N/A N/A = Not applicable SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Not listed. SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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